According to U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Electric Power Annual, solar power has accounted for 3% of U.S. electricity generation from all sources in 2020. In the Short-Term Energy Outlook, EIA forecasts that solar will account for 4% of U.S. electricity generation in 2021 and 5% in 2022. In the Annual Energy Outlook 2021 (AEO2021) […]
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The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) has released a new report showing how cities are using energy technologies and infrastructure upgrades to advance local energy and climate goals, helping the U.S. make further progress in addressing its growing energy and climate challenges. The 103-city survey finds that all-electric vehicles, LED lighting, low-energy buildings and […]
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Ideematec Inc., a provider of utility-scale solar tracking systems, has partnered with Eco Engineering, LightEdison and Source Renewables to develop 100 MW of utility-scale solar in New York using Ideematec’s Horizon L:TEC solar tracking system. The companies will first deploy a 25 MW portfolio of community solar projects in National Grid service territory that are […]
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Trimark Associates Inc. says it has integrated the ISO-New England (ISO-NE) Solar Plant Future Availability (SPFA) functionality into its SCADA platform. This addition combines real-time data with other sources to provide the ISO-mandated hourly and daily forecasts of solar power generation. The integration leverages Trimark’s cloud-based Vantage system to collect site data, combine it with […]
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Solar Alliance Energy Inc. has completed the acquisition of a 298 kW project in New York State from Abundant Solar Power Inc. The project acquisition represents the first project Solar Alliance will own and operate under a 30-year power purchase agreement. Construction will commence in early 2022. “The completion of this acquisition is a clear […]
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With its new Growing Green strategy, RWE has revealed it is investing €50 billion gross in its core business. That means an average of €5 billion gross each year for offshore and onshore wind, solar, batteries, flexible generation and hydrogen. The company is thus expanding its portfolio by 25 GW net to 50 GW in […]
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GE and UK Export Finance (UKEF), UK’s export credit agency, are financing Kalyon Enerji’s 1.35 GW Karapinar solar project, located in the Konya Karapinar province. The solar power plant is Turkey’s largest solar facility, approximately 11 km long and 3 km wide. GE Energy Financial Services worked with UKEF, who are set to guarantee a […]
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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has released its annual cost breakdown of installed solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage systems. U.S. Solar Photovoltaic System and Energy Storage Cost Benchmark: Q1 2021 details installed costs for PV systems as of the first quarter of 2021. Costs continue to fall for residential, commercial rooftop, and utility-scale […]
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Array Technologies, a provider of utility-scale solar tracker technology, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Soluciones Técnicas Integrales Norland S.L. (STI Norland), a manufacturer of solar trackers in Europe. Headquartered in Pamplona, Spain, STI Norland has positions in Iberia and Latin America. STI Norland has completed or been awarded tracker systems for more […]
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ReneSola Ltd., an integrated solar project developer, and UK-based Emeren, a project developer of renewable energy power plants in Europe and other international markets, have launched a 7 MW ground-mounted solar project, jointly developed by the two companies in southern Italy. “With the launch of this project, our partnership with Emeren is off to a […]
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Orbital Energy Group Inc. has named Nick Grindstaff as the company’s new CFO, effective November 16, 2021. Grindstaff will replace Daniel Ford, who will remain with the company for a period of time to ensure a smooth transition. “Orbital Energy Group continues to increase in scope, size and complexity, making it strategically important for its […]
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The U.S. energy transition will continue apace into 2022 with record levels of solar and wind generation additions expected to come online, according to the newly released 2022 Electric, Natural Gas and Water Utilities Outlook Report from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The report finds that as this buildout occurs, utilities and the wider energy industry […]
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